Honey-Glazed Smoked Pork Tenderloin

(Don’t have a smoker? No problem! You can make this recipe on the grill, as well.) Sometimes when you think smoker recipes, your mind goes straight to big expensive cuts of meat and a minimum 12 hour time commitment. I love smoking pork tenderloin because you don’t have to plan a day in advance; it only takes 2-3 hours to smoke, which is speedy for a smoker! We frequently buy the pork tenderloin from Costco, which comes with packs of 2 tenderloins, which is perfect for this recipe. The result is a flavorful, smoky pork with a light, sweet glaze. If you like our Spicy Honey Chicken Recipe, I based this loosely on that flavor combination.

If you have the time, I prefer to marinate this recipe overnight, but several hours during the day is great, too. It gets rubbed a mix of spices and a little olive oil (I always use our Bacon Olive Oil, here!) and vinegar. When it’s time to cook, just pop them on the smoker. Smoked pork tenderloin takes about 2 1/2-3 hours.

When it comes off and rests, whisk together a little honey with a touch of apple cider vinegar and drizzle or brush over the top. I actually like to do this after the pork has been sliced so each piece gets a little drizzle.

Do you see that pink ring around the edge? That’s a smoke ring- where the smoke penetrated the meat, and it’s a think of beauty.

Try this one out next time you need a “quick” smoke recipe!

NOTE: guys, we’re having a technical glitch at the moment and I can’t edit recipe cards! So please note in the recipe below, the very first ingredient should be 2 tabelspoons apple cider vinegar, for the marinade. Hopefully I can get it edited soon for the printable version!

I made this tonight and it was ZOMG so good. We don’t have a smoker so we threw it on the BBQ and it came out perfect. The whole family loved it including my fickle 3 year old and 8 year old. Loved it!